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Victoria C. Woodhull: “Reparation in most cases is impossible, but should be rendered, wherever possible.”

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Reparation in most cases is impossible, but should be rendered, wherever possible.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull acknowledges that while reparation for crimes is often impossible, it should be pursued when feasible.

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